July 18, 2025.- The FIVB and Volleyball World have officially confirmed the Netherlands as the host nation for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2027.
The decision follows a highly competitive bidding process, with three shortlisted countries submitting strong proposals. While all bids were recognized for their quality and potential to contribute to the sport’s global growth, the Netherlands presented the most ambitious and wide-reaching concept built around four cities.
The Dutch National Federation (Nevobo) has significant experience in delivering major volleyball events, such as the Volleyball Nations League and the FIVB Volleyball World Championships and has proven ability to engage communities across different regions.
Speaking about the confirmation of the 2027 Beach Volleyball World Championships host, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo commented:
“The Beach Volleyball World Championships 2027 in the Netherlands marks both a comeback and a bold step forward, in line with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 aiming to strengthen the Global Volleyball Movement. We are confident this championship will set new standards for excellence, innovation, sustainability and community engagement, and we look forward to working with NEVOBO (the Dutch Volleyball Federation) and local partners to make it an unforgettable celebration, on and off the sand. With a passionate fanbase and a proven track record, including the highly successful 2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships hosted across four cities, the Netherlands is ready to deliver a great World Championships once again.”
Volleyball World Chief Business Officer Guido Betti added:
“The Netherlands’ approach to the World Championships goes beyond hosting a tournament, it’s about building a lasting legacy for beach volleyball across the entire country. We are seeing beach volleyball, and its competitions growing rapidly, and the Netherlands’ approach is exactly what we want to see shaping the future of the sport.”
President of Nevobo, Peter Sprenger noted:
“Hosting the 2027 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships is not just about a single tournament, it’s about planting a seed for sustainable growth and lasting social and economic benefits. Building on our 15-year strategy of organizing international indoor and beach volleyball events, we have seen firsthand how the sport can inspire communities and attract new fans. As beach volleyball’s popularity continues to rise worldwide as well in the Netherlands, this event will attract many new sport enthusiasts, inspiring new generations and strengthening community bonds. We believe it will create a thriving legacy that elevates beach volleyball across the country and the world for years to come.”